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Refund of Tuition, Fees, and Other Charges 

The following regulations apply with respect to refunds and adjustments in charges.

1. All funds, except the $30.00 maximum application fee, are fully refundable if a student withdraws within three days (72 hours) of signing their student contract/enrollment agreement.
2. If a student desires to withdraw officially from the College at any time during the semester, he/she must apply formally to the Registrar and obtain clearance from the offices of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President of Student Affairs, and the Vice President of Fiscal Affairs.
3. Students must officially withdraw from the college to be eligible for a pro-rated refund.

Please note: Once a student begins classes, tuition is subject to refunds pro-rated based on the amount of the course attended up to 50%. After 50% of the course has been completed, no refund is required. 

Note: Students are eligible for refunds if official withdrawal is made according to the following schedule for traditional semester students (16 weeks):

(a) 2nd week of semester = 87.5%; (b) 4th week of semester = 75%; (c) 6th week of semester = 62.5%; and (d) 8th week of semester = 50%. (e) 9th week and beyond = 0%.

Students are eligible for refunds if official withdrawal is made according to the following schedule for students (8 weeks):

(a) 2nd week of semester = 75%; (b) 3rd week of semester =50%; (c)4th week and beyond = 0%

Students are eligible for refunds if official withdrawal is made according to the following schedule for students (4 weeks):

1^st week (after drop/add period)=75%; (b) 2^nd week and beyond=0%

FAFSA Application Process

 Creating a StudentAid.gov Account

Every contributor—anyone (you, your spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or your parent’s spouse) who’s required to provide information on the FAFSA form—needs a StudentAid.gov account before accessing and completing their section of the online form. We strongly recommend you and your contributor(s) create StudentAid.gov accounts before starting your FAFSA form. When you create your account, be careful to enter your name and Social Security number (SSN) exactly as they appear on your Social Security card. Contributors can access their StudentAid.gov account by using their FSA ID (account username and password).

Note: Contributors without an SSN can create a StudentAid.gov account to fill out their portion of your FAFSA form online.

To start the online FAFSA form, select “Start New Form.” You’ll be taken to the “Log In” page to enter your account username and password. After logging in, you’ll be given the option to select your applicable role to fill out the FAFSA form: “Student” or “Parent.” You (the student) should select “Student.” If a parent wants to start their dependent child’s FAFSA form, they should select the “Parent” option.

Gathering the Documents Needed

You might need the following information or documents as you fill out the FAFSA form:

• Your parents’ SSNs if they have SSNs and you’re a dependent student
• Tax returns
• Records of child support received
• Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
• Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms

Keep these records! You may need them again. Do not mail these supporting records to us.

One thing you don’t need for the FAFSA^® form is money! The FAFSA form is FREE, so if a website asks you to pay to fill it out, you’re not dealing with the official FAFSA site. Remember, this is a government application, so it’s on a .gov website.

Getting Help

If you need help filling out the FAFSA form, use these free tools:

• In the online FAFSA form, select the question mark icon next to a FAFSA question to view a “tool tip” that provides information about how to answer that question.
• Visit the “FAFSA^® Help” to find answers to common questions.
• In the online form, chat with Aidan^®, our virtual assistant.
• Chat with, email, or find a phone number for the Federal Student Aid Information Center.
• Contact the financial aid office at the college or career/trade school you plan to attend.

Starting Your FAFSA^® Form

The 2024–25 FAFSA form is available now. We encourage you to fill out the form as soon as possible on or after the FAFSA launches to meet FAFSA federal, state, and school deadlines.

FAFSA^® Filing Options

You may choose any of these methods to file a FAFSA form:

• Log in at fafsa.gov to apply online
• Complete a FAFSA PDF (note: you must print out and mail the FAFSA PDF for processing)
• Request a print-out of the FAFSA PDF by calling us at 1-800-433-3243; then fill out the form and mail it for processing

If you are starting the 2024–25 FAFSA form for the first time on fafsa.gov, select “Start New Form” and enter your account username and password to access the FAFSA form.

If you are applying for a summer session, contact the financial aid office at your college or career/trade school to find out which school year you should select when you complete your FAFSA form.

Listing Colleges and/or Career Schools

While completing the FAFSA form, you must list at least one school to receive your information. The schools you list will use your FAFSA information to determine the types and amounts of student aid you may receive. Use the School Search to find the colleges or career/trade schools you’re interested in including on your FAFSA form. Morris Brown College School Code: 001583

For federal student aid purposes, the order of schools for your college list does not matter. However, to be considered for state aid, some states require you to list schools in a particular order (for instance, you might need to list a state school first). Find out whether your state has a requirement for the order in which you list schools on your FAFSA form.

Your 2024–25 school list can have up to 20 schools online or up to 10 schools on a FAFSA PDF. (You can add or delete schools on your FAFSA form later.) Schools you list on the application will automatically receive your FAFSA results electronically.

Note: Schools will not be able to see which other schools you listed on your FAFSA form.

You should add any school that you plan on applying to, or that you have applied to, even if you haven’t been accepted yet. In most cases, once a school accepts you, they will then work on developing your aid offer.

Determining Your Dependency Status

The FAFSA form asks a series of questions that determine whether you are a dependent or independent student for purposes of applying for federal student aid. If you are a dependent student, you must report parent information, as well as your own information, on your application. If you’re curious, you can find out now whether you’re a dependent student.

Reporting Parents’ Information

If you’re a dependent student, you’ll need to report parent information on your FAFSA form. Visit our page on reporting parent information to find out who counts as your parent, what to do if you don’t live with your parents, and what to do if you don’t have access to your parents’ financial information.

Try This Resource

Is My Parent A Contributor When I Fill Out My 2024–25 FAFSA^® Form? graphic—Helps dependent students determine which parent’s information to include in the 2024–25 FAFSA form.

Reporting Spouse’s Information

If you are married (and not separated) and filed taxes jointly with your spouse, then you’ll report your spouse’s information on the 2024–25 FAFSA form, but they will not be identified as a contributor. But if you’re married (and not separated) and didn’t file taxes jointly with your current spouse, your spouse will be considered a contributor on your 2024–25 FAFSA form.

Providing Financial Information

The FAFSA form asks for financial information, including information from tax forms and balances of savings and checking accounts.

• The 2024–25 FAFSA form asks for 2022 tax information.

Note: If your or your family’s financial situation has changed significantly from what is reflected on your federal income tax return (for example, if you’ve lost a job or otherwise experienced a drop in income), you may be eligible to have your financial aid adjusted. Complete the FAFSA questions as instructed on the application, submit your FAFSA form, then contact the school you plan to attend to discuss how your current financial situation has changed. Note that the school’s decision is final and cannot be appealed to the U.S. Department of Education.

What to Do If Your Parents’ (or Your) Marital Status Has Changed Since Taxes Were Filed

Here are some tips for this type of situation using the example of the 2024–25 FAFSA form:

• The FAFSA form asks for marital status “as of today” (the day it’s filled out). So, if the student or parent is married now but wasn’t in 2022 (and therefore didn’t file taxes as married), the spouse’s 2022 income will need to be added to the FAFSA form.
• Similarly, if the student or parent filed 2022 taxes as married but is no longer married when filling out the FAFSA form, the spouse’s income will need to be subtracted.
• And if the student or parent was married when filing 2022 taxes, then got divorced and is now married to someone else, the spouse will need to report their own income as a contributor.

The FAFSA help text covers all these situations in more detail as you’re filling out the application.

Automatically Transferring Your Tax Information

The Financial Aid Direct Data Exchange will transfer contributors’ federal tax information from the IRS directly into your FAFSA form.

All contributors must provide consent and approval to

• disclose their personally identifiable information provided on the FAFSA form to the IRS for matching purposes;
• obtain their federal tax information from the IRS via direct data exchange;
• allow the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to use their federal tax information to determine the student’s eligibility and amount of federal student aid;
• allow ED to share their federal tax information with colleges, career/trade schools, and state higher education agencies for use in awarding and administering financial aid; and
• allow ED to reuse their federal tax information on another FAFSA applicant’s form (e.g., if a parent has multiple dependent students or a parent’s own FAFSA form).

NOTE: Even if contributors don’t have an SSN, didn’t file taxes, or filed taxes outside of the U.S., they will still need to provide consent and approval.

IMPORTANT: If a required contributor doesn’t provide consent and approval to have their federal tax information transferred into the FAFSA form, you (the student) will not be eligible for federal student aid—even if the contributor manually enters tax information into the FAFSA form.

To ensure the information is secure, the federal tax information won’t display on the FAFSA site or the FAFSA Submission Summary.

Signing and Submitting the FAFSA^® Form

After you complete your required section of the FAFSA form online, you’ll acknowledge the terms and conditions of the form and electronically sign your section. You can then submit your section of the FAFSA form. However, your FAFSA form won’t be considered complete until all required contributors provide their information on the FAFSA form, give their consent and approval to transfer federal tax information into the form, and provide their signatures.

After you and your parent (and/or any other required contributor) sign and submit the FAFSA form, the form will be considered complete and will be submitted for processing.

If you submit the FAFSA form, you’ll see a confirmation page that displays your completion date, data release number, and next steps. You’ll also see your estimated Student Aid Index (a number used by college and career/trade schools to determine your eligibility for federal student aid), estimated Federal Pell Grant eligibility, and information about other federal student aid for which you may be eligible. This confirmation page is emailed automatically to you for your records.

Note: The Student Aid Index on the confirmation page is only an estimate. The official Student Aid Index will appear on the FAFSA Submission Summary.

Top FAFSA^® Tips

1. Read all questions and instructions carefully.
2. Meet FAFSA deadlines.
3. Check your email (including spam) regularly for any messages from the U.S. Department of Education or your college or career school.

Taking the Next Steps

Once you’ve completed your FAFSA form, there are more steps you have to take before you receive financial aid. Make sure you know what happens after you submit your FAFSA form.

Additional Links

Dependency Status

Reporting Parent Information

How To Review and Correct Your FAFSA® Form

Types of Financial Aid

FAFSA® Help

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is for undergraduate, first baccalaureate degree students only.  The amount of the federal grant ranges from $740 to $7,395, is subject to Congressional appropriations, and is prorated for students who enroll less than full-time.  Eligibility is based on federal law.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for undergraduates only, with exceptional financial needs. Typically – this grant is awarded to Pell Grant recipients only. This is a grant (free money) and does not have to be paid back. Eligibility is determined based on a student submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

FSEOG funding is very limited, so early application using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is encouraged.

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)

The Federal Work-Study Program provides on-campus jobs for undergraduates with financial needs, (as determined by the FAFSA). This allows students to earn money and assist with paying educational expenses.  Morris Brown College also offers positions with several community partners.

At Morris Brown College, eligibility is determined each year by students submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Both the Work-Study funding level and the number of positions are limited, so positions are not guaranteed from one year to the next.

Federal Work-Study is considered a form of self-help aid. Since the money is paid for hours worked, it is not an award that can be used as a credit against college charges.

College Work-Study Fast Facts:

It is vital that students follow all instructions and complete all requirements – for example, the FASFA verification process – by the deadlines to avoid cancellation of their Work-Study award.  Students should be sure to read all postal and e-mails sent to them regarding their financial aid.

• It is vital that students follow all instructions and complete all requirements – for example, the FASFA verification process – by the deadlines to avoid cancellation of their Work-Study award.  Students should be sure to read all postal and e-mails sent to them regarding their financial aid.
  • Federal Work-Study students are eligible to earn up to the amount listed on the award letter for the academic year.
  • A Work-Study position is NOT guaranteed from year to year. The student must file the FAFSA in early October, be eligible, and complete any outstanding requirements by the appropriate deadlines.
  • FWS Students must maintain a Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher to remain in the FWS Program.
  • Students are currently paid $15/hourly.
  • Work-Study Positions are posted by the Human Resources office (HR) on the MBC website. Due to the limited number of available jobs, students are encouraged to check early, contact supervisors, and schedule interviews to secure premium spots. Once hired, Human Resources will email the necessary paperwork to complete the hiring process.
  • Any monies not earned by the end of the academic year go back into the Work Study Fund. Monies are not carried over to the next year for the student.
  • Work-Study is a job, not a paid study time. A student must work their allotted hours each week and will be paid by-weekly. A student employee can be fired, due to poor performance and attendance the same as with any other job.

Notification of a Work-Study Award is made through an award letter from the Financial Aid Office. If a Work-Study award is not listed, it means either you are not eligible, or funding has been depleted. Those students still interested, are encouraged to contact the Financial Office to place their names on the Work-Study Waiting List. If a position becomes available, the waiting list is used to fill that position, and the student is contacted by our office.

General Scholarships:

The Scholarship Committee awards several scholarships to new and returning students. Recipients are selected from a competitive pool of students based on the academic profile and details submitted in the admissions application. The Scholarship Committee considers those who demonstrate strong academic performance and engagement. This determination is based on need, the grade point average, standardized test scores, community service and leadership.

Students who have been awarded a General scholarship are notified after the Scholarship Committee meets. The details of the scholarship are included in the scholarship letter. Morris Brown College does not require a separate application process for General scholarship consideration nor do students have to request to be considered.

We highly suggest that students research outside scholarship resources.

*Please note we will always work to exhaust any Pell funding opportunities prior to scholarships being awarded.

 Institutional Scholarships:

Academic Scholarship: $4250 Per Semester ($579 mandatory fees not included); 3.0-3.4 GPA on final high school transcript; For traditional students from high school ONLY. Please contact the Office of Enrollment and Student Services for the application.  The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years.  Students must maintain a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of each semester.  Students must maintain full-time enrollment (12 credits or more).

A.M.E Scholarship:  Up to $4250 Per Semester; 2.5 GPA and member of AME Church; For adult and traditional students who are current or new students. Visit AME Church – Morris Brown College for more details and to apply. Students must maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA while attending Morris Brown at the end of each semester.

Miss MBC Scholarship:  Up to $4250 Per Semester (2 semesters); 3.0 GPA or higher.  Please contact the Office of Student Services for the application.  You will be awarded Tuition costs minus any other grants or scholarships each semester. Students must maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA at the end of each semester.

Mr. MBC Scholarship:  Up to $4250 Per Semester (2 semesters); 3.0 GPA or higher. Please contact the Office of Student Services for the application.  You will be awarded Tuition costs minus any other grants or scholarships each semester.  Students must maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA at the end of each semester.

SGA President Scholarship: Up to $4250 Per Semester (2 semesters); 3.0 GPA or higher.  Please contact the Office of Student Services for the application.  You will be awarded Tuition costs minus any other grants or scholarships each semester.  Students must maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA at the end of each semester.

Financial Hardships– please apply here

START EARLY
The more time you give yourself, the more successful your search. Start the process at least nine months before you need funds.

GET INVOLVED
Scholarship donors are looking for well-rounded students who are involved in activities both in school and in the community. A well–rounded student has a better chance of receiving scholarships.  Also remember that some clubs and organizations have scholarships associated with membership.

DO RESEARCH
Consider unique circumstances or conditions that might make you eligible for scholarships such as being a foster child, having asthma, having a disability or being a part of a military family. Scholarship opportunities can be found in many places including local civic organizations, your (or your parents’) employers, local businesses, your high school guidance counselor’s office, and the Internet.

APPLY
Apply for as many scholarships that you are eligible for as possible.  Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to complete applications and remember many applications require letters of recommendation, transcripts and other supporting documentation.  Give yourself plenty of time to collect this information.  Give people writing letters of recommendation at least two weeks to complete the letter.  Most scholarships have strict deadlines for applying.  Keep a calendar with all of the deadlines listed so that you do not let any expire.

Before you send in your completed application, make sure to double check for spelling and grammar errors. Put your best effort forward, be neat and organized – first impressions count!

Remember that the application process takes time and it could be months before you are notified of any awards. It’s not uncommon for there to be no follow-up correspondence from the organization as they receive numerous applications.

DON’T GIVE UP
Just because you didn’t receive one scholarship doesn’t mean you won’t receive others, so keep applying and don’t get discouraged, the more applications you submit the more likely you’ll receive a scholarship.

Outside scholarship search:

http://www.salliemae.com/scholarshipsearch

https://www.fastweb.com

Scholarships for HBCU students

If this is your first time using VA Federal Education Benefits, the first step is to apply for benefits on the Veterans Affairs website. Under Education, click Apply for Education Benefits. A tool on the page will help select the form appropriate for you. Veterans Affairs will send you a Certificate of Eligibility in about 30 days that determines what benefit you qualify to use while matriculating through college. Below you will find the most used benefits at Morris Brown College and their required documents. You may email documents to mbcva@morrisbrown.edu for processing.

Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 Montgomery GI Bill) – Active Duty

• An Application for VA Benefits (22-1990)
• Certificate of Eligibility
• Member 4 Copy DD-214

Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 Montgomery GI Bill) – Transfer of Entitlement

• An Application for VA Benefits (22-1990)
• Certificate of Eligibility
• Member 4 Copy DD-214

Chapter 35 (Survivors and Dependents)

• An Application for VA Benefits (22-5490)
• Certificate of Eligibility

Chapter 1606 (Selective Reserve)

• An Application for VA Benefits (22-1990)
• Certificate of Eligibility or Notice of Basic Eligibility

TRANSFERRING VA BENEFITS TO MORRISBROWN COLLEGE

You can transfer your VA benefits to Morris Brown College. Below you will find the most used benefits at Morris Brown College and required documents. You may email documents to mbcva@morrisbrown.edu for processing.

Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 Montgomery GI Bill or Transfer of Entitlement) or Ch. 1606 Selected Reserve

• Complete a Change of Program or Place of Training form (22-1995)
• Certificate of Eligibility
• Member 4 Copy DD-214

Chapter 35 (Survivors and Dependents)

• Complete a Change of Program or Place of Training form (22-5495)
• Certificate of Eligibility

CONTINUING MORRIS BROWN STUDENTS

Each term you are required to submit:

• Your class schedule

If you make any changes to your program of study, a Change of Program or Place of Training form (22-1995) should be submitted to the School Certifying Official. If you make any schedule changes by increasing or decreasing hours, you should notify your School Certifying Official immediately.

Should your address change during the course of the academic year, please notify the VA by calling 1-888-442-4551 (1-888-GI-BILL1). This ensures that you receive your benefits check and other VA correspondence at the correct address.

Useful Links

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• U.S. Department of Education
• Department of Defense Voluntary Education Homepage
• Atlanta Regional Processing Office
• United States National Guard
• United States Army
• United States Navy
• United States Marines
• United States Coast Guard
• United States Air Force
• United States Space Force
• VA Education Forms

TYPES OF VA FEDERAL EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill 

Provides up to 36 months of education benefits. If your release from active duty was before January 1, 2013, there is a 15-year time limitation for use of benefits. If your last discharge date is on or after January 1, 2013, the time limitation has been removed.

The following payments may also be available:

• Monthly housing allowance based on the zip code of your school
• Annual books and supplies stipend
• One-time rural benefit payment

Chapter 35 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program

DEA provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or because of a service-related condition. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course.

Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve

The MGIB-SR program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training, and correspondence courses.

Chapter 31-Vocational Rehabilitation

The Vocational Rehabilitation program is for service-disabled veterans who require further education to attain suitable, stable employment. This program may provide vocational and other training services and assistance including tutorial assistance, tuition, books, fees, supplies, handling charges, licensing fees and equipment and other training materials necessary.

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS/PROBATION

A student receiving VA benefits needs to understand his college’s policy regarding satisfactory progress and academic probation (found in the college catalog). A VA student placed on probation has a maximum of two consecutive semesters to return to good standing. Failure to return to good standing within two semesters will make the student ineligible for VA educational benefits.

The student may regain his eligibility for VA benefits for future terms under one of two conditions: (I.) a return to good standing in the college, or (2.) a request for resumption of VA educational benefits is submitted to the VA claiming mitigating circumstances and the VA reinstates benefits based on evidence supporting the student’s claim.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

To apply for Tuition Assistance, you must first visit with your military branch Education Officer for advice on the Tuition Assistance Program.

To be eligible for Tuition Assistance, you must meet both of these requirements:

• Qualify for Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty or Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits and
• The cost of the course and fees is more that TA will cover

If you meet both requirements above, then you must do the following:

• Request Tuition Assistance from your military branch of service and
• See your Education Services Officer or Education Counselor

Afterwards, you can apply for VA Educational Benefits if you are a first-time user of TA and/GI Bill as explained above.

The Department of Veterans Affairs explains the tuition assistance program in greater detail.

If you have any questions about VA Educational Benefits, please contact:

De’Sia Daley, Primary VA Certifying Official

mbcva@morrisbrown.edu

404-458-6085 ext. 2013

GUIDE TO STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION

2024-2025

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)

Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Morris Brown College has established policies concerning the confidentiality of student educational records. In accordance with FERPA, students have the right to:

1. Inspect and review information contained in their education records;
2. Challenge the contents of their educational records;
3. Request a hearing if the outcome of the challenge is unsatisfactory to the student;
4. Submit an explanatory statement for inclusion in the record if the outcome of the hearing is unsatisfactory to the student;
5. Prevent disclosure, with certain exceptions, of the contents of their records;
6. Secure a copy of the institution’s policy that includes the location of all education records; and
7. File complaints with the U.S. Office of Education. The following information may be disclosed unless a student specifically requests in writing that it not be released: student enrollment status, dates of enrollment, degree earned, major, honors, and awards. Requests must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Registrar by October 1 annually. Additionally, Morris Brown College will comply with applicable federal and state laws and with court orders that require the release of information under legal compulsion or in cases in which the physical well-being or safety of persons or property is involved.

FERPA regulations also require that Morris Brown College inform students on an annual basis of the method it will use to inform them of their FERPA rights. The College’s policy is distributed via the College Catalog and other publications available to students and families.

The FERPA form is available on the Office of Registrar website at Registrar – Morris Brown College (FERPA Form)

VOTER REGISTRATION

Applications for voter registration for Georgia residents are available in the Student Affairs Office, Administration Building.  Detailed voter information is also located at the Secretary of State website Register To Vote | Elections (ga.gov).  Every year the MBC Student Affairs Office works with the Fulton County Voter Education Office to conduct either an on-site or virtual voter education and registration workshop.  For more information, please contact Devonne McKenzie, Director of Student Life and Retention, devonne.mckenzie@morrisbrown.edu, 404-458-6085, ext. 2011.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS

The Financial Aid Office assists students whose family and/or personal circumstances make financial assistance necessary in meeting the cost of attending Morris Brown College. Financial aid programs include scholarships, loans, grants, and employment. These programs may be offered to students singularly or in various combinations. A student may refuse part, or all of the aid offered. In such cases, it becomes the responsibility of the student and parents to compensate for the aid not accepted.

The Financial Aid Office is located in the Dr. Gloria L Anderson Multi-Purpose Complex (Administration Building) on the second floor. This office disseminates aid information and counsels students and parents regarding financial need, the availability of funds, and the application process for receiving financial aid from state, federal, institutional, and private financial aid programs. This office also determines eligibility for financial aid, and the extent of need and generates a timely notification of the types and amount of financial aid awards.

The primary purpose of the Financial Aid Program at Morris Brown College is to provide financial assistance to students who without such aid would be unable to attend college. (Note: Special merit-based scholarships may be available.) Various sources of financial assistance are available to students who meet eligibility requirements to participate in the Financial Aid Program. Students and parents are urged to seek assistance in the proper completion of their Aid Applications. All applications should be completed and filed early.

Students are responsible for the timely completion of requirements to receive financial aid. This includes requirements of the College, private funding sources, as well as federal funding sources. Failure to comply with requirements within specified deadlines may result in a student not receiving financial assistance and may necessitate payment of the balance with personal funds.

The Morris Brown College Financial Aid Office strives to ensure that all students apply for financial aid promptly and provides assistance and support in the application process. For any additional questions and concerns, please refer to the current College Catalog and/or contact the Financial Aid Office.

Descriptions of available federal, institutional, and private sources of student assistance, application procedures, eligibility criteria, recipient selection criteria and criteria to determine award amounts, methods of disbursement, terms and conditions of Federal Work-Study or loans, Federal Direct Student Loan entrance and exit counseling, sample loan repayment schedule, employment opportunities, student rights and responsibilities, and satisfactory academic progress standards are available on Financial Aid – Morris Brown College (Federal Aid Programs, Scholarships) or at the Financial Aid Office, 643 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA 30314.

Morris Brown College is not approved to award Georgia State Aid.

Packaging Philosophy

It is the goal of the Financial Aid Office to provide financial aid to students to cover as much of the calculated need as possible.  Students without financial need may be awarded merit based and non-need aid.  To minimize student loan debt for our students, our initial package will be made to cover direct costs only unless a student indicates to us that they need additional funding for other educational expenses during our initial consultation.  A student may request additional funding at any time during the award year.  If a student attends one semester of the award year, it is our practice to award half of the loan eligibility per semester.

Packaging Order

1. Federal Pell Grant
2. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
3. Outside Scholarships
4. Institutional Merit Scholarships
5. Institutional Funding (based on available MBC funds)
6. Federal Subsidized Direct Loan
7. Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan
8. Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
9. Federal Work Study
10. Alternative Loans

A breakdown of the estimated cost of attendance used to determine student eligibility for federal student assistance is available on the Financial Aid Office website Financial Aid – Morris Brown College (Cost of Attendance).

Specific information about financial aid disbursement to student accounts, payment deadlines, balance information, e-billing, deposits, and payment plans can be viewed in Populi.  In addition, enrollment requirements and types of financial aid, awarding procedures, financial aid forms, student employment, and additional important financial aid information can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

Information regarding sample loan repayment schedules and the necessity of repaying student loans is located within the Entrance Counseling session at Entrance Counseling | Federal Student Aid

Financial aid will be disbursed to the student’s Populi account after attendance verification (normally two to three weeks after classes start).  Excess financial aid (loans, grants, and scholarships) will be disbursed within 14 days after the student’s account balance is at $0.  The Student Accounts Department will notify the student via email when the financial aid refund has been processed.  Electronic Refunds can be requested by completing this form Financial Aid Electronic Refunds (populiweb.com).

Contact Information for Financial Aid Office

Stephanie Gunby, Director of Financial Aid stephanie.gunby@morrisbrown.edu Ext. 2003

Teresa Crowe, Senior Financial Aid Advisor teresa.crowe@morrisbrown.edu Ext. 2005

Parlar Hally, Financial Aid Advisor parlar.halley@morrisbrown.edu Ext. 2024

NET PRICE CALCULATOR

The Net Price Calculator provides an estimate of typical expenses and financial aid to attend Morris Brown College.  The estimates may be used to help students determine “net cost”- likely out-of-pocket expenses to attend Morris Brown College.  For additional information, contact the Financial Aid Office, Administration Building.  404-458-6085 ext. 2003.  Go to Net Price Calculator by clicking here https://morrisbrown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/netcalc.html

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

Morris Brown College faculty uses Cengage eBooks as the primary resource. Cengage eBooks are provided at no cost to students.  Students have the option to lease physical copies by covering the cost of shipping. If a suitable Cengage text is not available, faculty are encouraged to incorporate Open Educational Resources (OER) to ensure affordability and accessibility for all students.  Students may incur charges for books if eBooks are unavailable for a specific course.

Early Disbursement for Books and Supplies

Students eligible for Title IV funds, can be issued a book voucher to obtain or purchase, by the seventh day of a payment period, the books and supplies applicable to the payment period.  The student’s financial aid file must be complete to determine if the student is eligible for enough funds to cover direct costs and have a credit balance (enough to cover the books and supplies).  Students should submit the books and the cost of each book to the Director of Financial Aid for approval.  Student Accounts will issue an advanced refund, if approved.

REFUND POLICY

The following regulations apply with respect to refunds and adjustments in charges.

1. All funds, except the $30.00 maximum application fee, are fully refundable if a student withdraws within three days (72 hours) of signing their student contract/enrollment agreement.
2. If a student desires to withdraw officially from the College at any time during the semester, he/she must apply formally to the Registrar and obtain clearance from the offices of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President of Student Affairs, and the Vice President of Fiscal Affairs.
3. Students must officially withdraw from the college to be eligible for a prorated refund.

Please note: Once a student begins classes, tuition is subject to refunds pro-rated based on the amount of the course attended up to 50%. After 50% of the course has been completed, no refund is required.

Students are eligible for refunds if official withdrawal is made according to the following schedule for traditional semester students (16 weeks): (a) 2nd week of semester = 87.5%; (b) 4th week of semester = 75%; (c) 6th week of semester = 62.5%; and (d) 8th week of semester = 50%. (e) 9th week and beyond = 0%.

Students are eligible for refunds if official withdrawal is made according to the following schedule for students (8 weeks): (a) 2nd week of semester = 75%; (b) 3rd week of semester =50%; (c)4th week and beyond = 0%.

Students are eligible for refunds if official withdrawal is made according to the following schedule for students (4 weeks): 1^st week (after drop/add period)=75%; (b) 2^nd week and beyond=0%

WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES

The official College policy on withdrawal from courses is contained in the Office of Registrar or the College Catalog College Catalog – Morris Brown College, page 47 (Withdrawal Procedure).  The withdrawal form can be found at Registrar – Morris Brown College (Course Drop Form or Morris Brown College Withdrawal Form).

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Descriptions of academic programs, degree offerings, instructional facilities, and instructional personnel are online at Degree Programs – Morris Brown College.

ACCREDITATION AND LICENSURE

• Accreditation Statement

Morris Brown College is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; email: info@tracs.org], having been awarded Accreditation Status as a Category II institution by the 17 TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 13, 2022. This status is effective for a period of up to five years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). For more information: https://www.ed.gov/

Credits earned at Morris Brown College are not guaranteed to transfer to other higher education institutions. Every institution is autonomous regarding which credits are transferable.

• Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) Statement

Morris Brown College is authorized as an institute of higher learning by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC), which authorizes and regulates the operations of in-state nonpublic and out-of-state postsecondary colleges and schools operating or offering instruction in Georgia.

• NC-SARA

Morris Brown College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Morris Brown College is committed to providing equal access and opportunity for all students, including those with disabilities. The college recognizes the importance of creating an inclusive learning environment that supports the academic success and personal growth of every student. In accordance with the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its amendments, Morris Brown College strives to ensure that students with disabilities have reasonable accommodations and support services to facilitate their educational journey.

Morris Brown College remains up to date with the latest developments and guidelines from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure compliance and promote accessibility. The ADA, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008, protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination and mandates reasonable accommodations to provide equal opportunities in various areas of life, including education.

Key aspects of accommodations for students with disabilities at Morris Brown College include:

1. Accommodation Services:
   • Morris Brown College provides a dedicated office or department responsible for coordinating and facilitating accommodation for students with disabilities.
   • Qualified clinical and health professionals work closely with students to determine appropriate accommodations based on their individual needs and documentation provided.
2. Reasonable Accommodations:
   • Morris Brown College offers a range of reasonable accommodations tailored to address the unique needs of each student with a disability.
   • Accommodations may include but are not limited to extended time for exams, accessible classroom and course materials, note-taking assistance, assistive technology, and academic support services.
3. Confidentiality and Privacy:
   • The college maintains strict confidentiality and respects the privacy of students with disabilities.
   • Information regarding a student’s disability and accommodation is handled with sensitivity and disclosed on a need-to-know basis.
4. Accessibility and Campus Facilities:
   • Morris Brown College strives to provide an accessible campus environment for students with disabilities.
   • Efforts are made to ensure that facilities, classrooms, technology, and other educational resources are accessible to all students.
5. Collaborative Approach:
   • Morris Brown College encourages open communication and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and the accommodation services office.
   • Through this collaborative approach, the college aims to create an inclusive and supportive educational experience for students with disabilities.

Morris Brown College is committed to fostering an inclusive community where students with disabilities can thrive academically, engage fully in campus life, and reach their full potential. The college remains dedicated to complying with the ADA and its amendments while staying informed about the latest developments and best practices in disability accommodation.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the accommodation services office or designated department at Morris Brown College to discuss their individual needs, seek guidance, and initiate the accommodation request process. The college’s commitment to providing reasonable accommodation reflects its unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and equal access to education for all students.

For additional information, contact Dr. Levertis Meeks, Assistant Provost & Executive Director, Center for Teaching, Learning & Innovation, levertis.meeks@morrisbrown.edu, 404-458-6085, ext. 2063.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICIES

Specific information regarding transfer of credit policies can be found in the College Catalog at College Catalog – Morris Brown College (Academic Policies and Procedures), page 70.

PENALTIES AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES ON COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws

Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.

Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.

Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office at https://copyright.gov.

STUDENT BODY DIVERSITY, COMPLETION, GRADUATION, TRANSFER, RETENTION, AND PLACEMENT RATES

Information can be found at Student Achievement – Morris Brown College

VACCINATION POLICIES

Communicable Diseases

Employees or students with infectious, long-term, life-threatening, or other serious communicable diseases may continue their work or attendance at Morris Brown College as long as they are physically and mentally able to perform the duties of their job or meet their academic responsibilities without undue risk to their own health or the health of other employees or students.

Communicable diseases for the purposes of this policy include, but are not limited to, hepatitis, tuberculosis, influenza, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), COVID-19, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Morris Brown College will support, where feasible and practical, educational programs to enhance employee and student awareness and understanding of serious diseases.

The mere diagnosis of a serious communicable disease is not, in itself, sufficient basis for imposing limitations, exclusions or dismissal. Harassment of individuals with or suspected of being infected with any disease is not acceptable behavior at Morris Brown College and will be strictly censored. The diagnosis of the condition, as any other medical information, is confidential as are any associated medical records.

Individuals may be required to provide medical records or may be evaluated in person by a Health Center professional. Decisions about risk the individual poses to the health and safety of others at the College will be the responsibility of the Health Center staff and the Nurse’s/Doctor’s decisions will be the final determinate of whether the individual we be permitted to return to employment or school activities. All reasonable consideration will be given in order to determine if reasonable accommodations can be made by Morris Brown College to allow the individual to participate in a normal course of study or work without risk to the individual or others. In working with employees or students diagnosed with HIV, AIDS or any other serious communicable disease, Morris Brown College will proceed on a case-by-case basis.

With the advice of medical professionals, these factors will be considered:

1. The condition of the person involved and the person’s ability to perform job duties or academic responsibilities;
2. The probability of infection of co-workers or other members of the Morris Brown College community based on the expected interaction of the person in the Morris Brown College setting;
3. The possible consequences to co-workers and other members of the Morris Brown College community, if infected;
4. Possible reasonable accommodations and modifications to the individual’s job or other obligations to take account of the condition;

5. Risk to the person’s health from remaining on the job or in the Morris Brown College community; and
6. Other appropriate factors.

Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens

In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) federal standard for Blood Borne Pathogens, those members of the campus community identified at high risk for the transmission of infectious disease (where applicable) to include but not limited to the College Nurse, and members of the Health Center, the Athletic Department, Public Safety and Physical Plant. These members of the campus community must comply with all segments of this policy. Failure to do so may result in discipline leading up to and including dismissal.

Universal precautions shall be observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials.

Hand-washing facilities are available to the employees who incur exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. OSHA requires that these facilities be readily accessible after incurring exposure. Immediately after removal of personal protective gloves or as soon as feasible, employees and students shall wash hands and any other potentially contaminated skin area with soap and water. If employees or students incur exposure to their skin or mucous membranes, those areas shall be washed or flushed with water as appropriate as soon as feasible following contact.

Required Immunizations

There is a series of required vaccinations for all students attending Morris Brown College. Students must complete required immunizations before his/her application is fully complete. Failure to comply with these requirements will prevent students from registering for classes.

Please refer to the MBC Immunization Policy  MBC-IMMUNIZATION-POLICY-UPDATED-07.14.2022-Final.pdf (morrisbrown.edu)

Immunization Requirements and Guidelines

Morris Brown College aligns itself with best practices as demonstrated by other colleges in the State of Georgia regarding immunizations for school entrance. All new and transfer students are required to comply with the college immunization requirements. Morris Brown College will consent to medical and religious exemptions as defined by law. The required immunizations are:

1. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)-2 doses of vaccine or serologic proof of immunity
2. Tuberculosis (TB) testing
3. Hepatitis B Vaccination and titer
4. COVID-19 Vaccination (2 doses of Pfizer, or Modera, or Single dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine- Being fully vaccinated means two or more weeks have passed since receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, or two or more weeks have passed since receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine).
5. If living on campus: Meningococcal Vaccine- Georgia state law requires all students residing in College Housing to receive information about meningococcal disease. All students residing in campus housing are required to either provide proof they have received the meningitis vaccine within five years of enrollment or provide a signed waiver acknowledging the risk to themselves and others of not receiving the meningitis immunization. For more information regarding Meningococcal Vaccine, please visit the CDC website.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Morris Brown College complies with all laws that govern employee and students’ medical records, their review, and their dissemination. The College will not require individuals to waive their health privacy rights as a condition for treatment, payment, enrollment in the health plan, and/ or eligibility for benefits. Morris Brown College will not intimidate, threaten, coerce, discriminate against, or take other retaliatory action against an individual for exercising health privacy rights.

For more detailed information, please refer to the website for the United States Department of Health and Human Services as http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa.

Personal Protective Equipment

This policy is designed to cover any Morris Brown College employee, who during the course of their duties must perform tasks in work areas where recognized hazards are present and personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required. PPE may not be necessary in areas where administrative or engineering controls are feasible and can provide protection equal to or greater than that offered by PPE. This procedure should serve as written compliance with OSHA’s “Personal Protective Equipment” regulations. PPE will always be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions as an interim measure until other control measures are identified so as to reduce the frequency and severity of injuries or illness.

COVID-19 Protocols

1. Physical Distancing: Students are expected to observe physical distancing.
2. Large Gatherings: Students and employees are expected to follow institutional guidelines regarding gathering sizes.
3. Isolation and Quarantine: Students are required to comply with institutional policies and should quarantine as it becomes necessary.
4. Contact Tracing: Students are expected to comply with all contact tracing efforts undertaken by the college when needed.
5. Regular Hand Washing/Sanitizer: Students are expected to wash their hands regularly.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Student activities can be found at Student Services – Morris Brown College

CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY INFORMATION

For the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and property, Morris Brown College has established an on-campus Campus Safety and Security Department. The mission of the Campus Safety and Security Department is to maintain security on all College properties, ensure the safety of all students, faculty, and staff; coordinate with state and other local law enforcement agencies; and to enhance the security of the College and the surrounding communities. The Department endeavors to have security personnel become a visible and prominent presence on campus, to provide 24 hours of surveillance, to make regular area patrol, and to work with other administrative personnel and departments to promote the mission of the College. In compliance with Federal law, the Security Department makes updated crime statistics and fire logs available upon request.  The annual campus crime and safety report will be made available to students and employees via email.  It can also be found on the Morris Brown College website, Financial Aid section. Financial Aid – Morris Brown College

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES

The Emergency Response and Evacuation procedures can be found at Emergency-Procedures-updated.pdf (morrisbrown.edu).  Morris Brown College has a campus-wide email and texting system to notify the campus upon the confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health and safety of students or employees occurring on the campus.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY

Morris Brown College’s student conduct regulations prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and other drugs by students and student organizations.  Other alcohol-related misconduct is also prohibited.  MBC also does not tolerate employee misconduct related to alcohol or other drug abuse.  Sanctions are detailed for students and employees who violate this policy.  A copy of the drug and alcohol abuse policy may be found at Alcohol-and-Drug-Use.pdf (morrisbrown.edu) or by contacting Jerome Rowland, Director of HR, 404-458-6085, ext. 2014 for employees or Devonne McKenzie, Director of Student Services, 404-458-6085 ext. 2011 for students.

The Morris Brown College GUIDE TO STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION is produced by the Financial Aid Office. 

643 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Atlanta, GA 30314/Administration Building

Phone: (404) 458-6085 ext. 2003; Fax 678-585-6678

Contact Person: Stephanie Gunby, Director of Financial Aid, stephanie.gunby@morrisbrown.edu

Available Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Satisfactory Academic Policy

FINANCIAL AID

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Federal regulations mandate a student receiving financial assistance under the Title IV programs must maintain satisfactory academic progress in his/her course of study regardless of whether or not financial aid is awarded each semester.  Title IV funds include Pell Grant, SEOG, Direct loans, and Federal Work Study.

Student financial aid, as defined in this policy, specifically applies to all federal, state, and certain institutional aid programs. Federal guidelines stipulate that this policy applies to ALL enrollment periods, regardless of whether students have received financial aid.

This policy provides for consistent application of standards to all students within categories of students, e.g., full-time, part-time, and will apply equally to all educational programs established by the institution.

SAP will be reviewed at the end of every payment period (semester).

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS:

Qualitative – All students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.   MBC follows school academic standards and does not round GPA.

Quantitative – Refers to a student’s pace. Must complete at least 67% of the cumulative hours attempted each semester. This will include remedial classes. Attempted also includes any classes with a grade of “F, FN, W, WF, WP, WU, and I”. Transfer credits accepted by the institution towards a student’s program are included in the attempted and completed hours and will be used in the pace calculation. MBC rounds pace to the nearest whole number using normal rounding methods.

Maximum timeframe – Morris Brown College is a four-year college with certificate and bachelor’s degree programs. Students must complete their program of study within 150% of the length of the program. For example, a program with a length of 120 hours must be completed within 180 attempted hours. 120 x 150% = 180 hours. Another example would be the Esports Certificate program with 24 hours required- 24 x 150% = 36 maximum attempted hours. Again, all courses taken, including accepted transfer courses and courses with a grade of “F, FN, W, WF, WP, WU, and I”, will be included in this calculation. This number will not be rounded up or down. The quantitative standard is used to measure a student’s pace in a program. A student may be on pace for the semester but not be on pace when calculating the cumulative hours. Pace is measured by dividing the cumulative number of hours the student has successfully completed by the cumulative number of hours the student has attempted.  A student is ineligible for financial aid when it becomes mathematically impossible to complete the program within 150% of its length.  An appeal will be possible.

 FAILURE TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Notifications will be emailed via designated school email of any changes to their federal student aid eligibility.  Notifications include Financial Aid Warning status, appeal decisions, loss of eligibility or regaining of eligibility.  Students will be assigned one of the following statuses:

Financial Aid Warning is a status assigned to a student who fails to meet satisfactory academic progress.  The student will automatically be placed in a Financial Aid Warning status for one payment period (semester).  During a Financial Aid Warning period, students are not making SAP but continue to be eligible for federal student aid. If a student continues to fail SAP at the end of a financial aid warning period, they will lose federal student aid eligibility.  There is no limit on the number of times a student can be placed in a warning status, except that the warning periods can never be consecutive.

Financial Aid Suspension is a status assigned to a student who has not met the requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress and has not been granted an appeal or a student who was on Financial Aid Probation and failed to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress or the requirements of the established academic plan and will not be eligible to receive Title IV funds.

Financial Aid Probation is a status assigned to a student who fails to make satisfactory academic progress for a subsequent payment period and who has appealed and has had eligibility for aid reinstated. A student on financial aid probation may receive Title IV funds for one payment period (semester). At that point, the student must meet the school’s SAP standards or the requirements of the established individual academic plan to maintain Title IV eligibility.

Academic Plan

Academic plans will be tailored to meet the individual student needs and will have a defined endpoint (e.g., date, end of second semester, etc.) at which point the student will meet the general SAP standards or complete the program.

Academic plans can last several semesters depending on the severity of the SAP issues.  While on an academic plan, the student is required to meet the plan requirements.  While on a multi-semester plan, the student is in a probationary status during the first semester of the plan.  During subsequent semesters in which the student is meeting the plan requirements, the student is considered to be maintaining SAP. The student continues to be federal student aid eligible as long as they are on a plan and meet the plan requirements or meet the general SAP standards.

APPEAL PROCESS:

A student suspended from federal student aid eligibility may appeal that loss due to special or mitigating circumstances outside of the student’s control.  These may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Student illness or injury
2. Family member illness, injury, or death

Students who appeal must complete MBC’s SAP Appeal Request Form within 14 days of notification of suspension.  In addition, a student must provide all applicable supporting documentation.  The appeal must explain why the student failed SAP and what has changed to allow the student to make SAP at the end of the probationary period.

Appeals are reviewed by MBC’s SAP Appeal Committee prior to the start of the upcoming semester.  The Appeal Committee may review the failure of any SAP measurement.  As part of the appeal process, the SAP Appeal Committee may implement any of these three options:

1. Approval- based on circumstances and the student can mathematically meet the general SAP standards by the end of the probationary period.
2. Approval- based on circumstances, school places the student on an academic plan.
3. Denial- based on circumstances.

Financial Aid Probation

If a student’s appeal is approved by the committee, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation, which can never exceed one payment period.  While on Probation, a student is not making SAP but remains eligible for federal student aid.

APPEAL PROCEDURES:

How to appeal:

1. Complete a SAP appeal form (the link to the DocuSign form is included in the Notification)
2. Appeal is due to the Financial Aid Office within fourteen (14) calendar days of notification.
3. The appeal must explain why he/she failed to make satisfactory progress and what has changed in their situation that will allow them to make satisfactory progress at the next evaluation.
4. Students must submit a SAP appeal form and a letter of explanation of mitigating circumstances with all appropriate documentation attached. The appeal committee will not view incomplete documents.

The Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee will review the request and make a decision within ten business days of the receipt of the appeal.  Written notification of the decision will be forwarded to the student.  The decision of the Appeals Committee is final.

If your appeal is approved:

1. You will be placed on Financial Aid Probation/PLAN.
2. You must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress minimum requirements as outlined above.
3. You must meet the minimum requirements EVERY semester.
4. You will be evaluated at the end of each semester to determine that you continue to be eligible for Title IV funds.

If your appeal is denied:

1. You will not be eligible for Title IV funds and will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension.

If you fail to meet minimum standards while you are on Financial Aid Probation/PLAN:

1. You will not receive any Financial Aid funds.
2. You must get back into Good Standing on your own. (without financial aid) Another appeal is not an option.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Excluded Grades

The following types of grades cannot be used to remove financial aid probation or suspension or to fulfill re-matriculation requirements: credits by audit or special examination; grades earned from advanced placement or CLEP exams for which prior approval was not obtained; withdrawal or incomplete grades; and grades earned in zero-credit courses.

Additional SAP Requirements

1. Students who are not receiving financial aid will still be evaluated for financial aid eligibility on the same basis as students who receive federal, state, or institutional aid. Should such students apply for financial aid, eligibility will be based on their past performance as measured by the SAP standards for financial aid.  Periods when a student does not receive Title IV aid will be counted toward maximum time frame.
2. Students who are enrolled in a dual degree program may request in writing an extension of the maximum time frame provision of the SAP policy. Such requests will be evaluated on an individual basis.
3. Students who are pursuing a second degree will be given the equivalent of six (6) full-time semesters to complete the program, including prerequisite courses.
4. Transfer students will be placed within the policy’s maximum time-frame level based on the number of transfer credits accepted by Morris Brown College. Credit hours that transfer into and count as credit in the student’s program of study will count as both earned and attempted credits. Transfer credit will not be factored into the student’s GPA. Transfer hours that are accepted any time after an official checkpoint will be factored into SAP at the next official checkpoint.
5. Credits earned at foreign institutions are included in the financial aid SAP evaluation if the college accepts the credits.
6. Courses in which a grade of “I” was given will count toward the academic year attempted minimum and will influence the GPA in the semester the course was taken. All attempted and earned credits are counted in maximum time-frame determination.
7. Credit for remedial courses will count toward determination of enrollment status, minimum credits, and maximum time frame.
8. Courses that are repeated will count toward enrollment status and maximum time frame. For purposes of financial aid SAP, only credits adding to the cumulative credits earned will be acceptable toward the required minimum number of credits earned each year.  Repeat courses for which a student previously received a passing grade will not count.

 Updated 11.20.23

* Direct costs (based on full-time enrollment)
** Estimated Out-of-Pocket Annual Expenses 

Student Rights

1. You have the right to expect your financial aid eligibility will be determined in an equitable manner consistent with federal regulations and institution policies.
2. If you are eligible for aid, you have the right to be considered for those programs for which you qualify, as long as money is available.
3. You have the right to receive complete information about how your financial aid eligibility was determined.
4. You have the right to obtain full information about financial aid programs and pertinent regulations, policies and procedures.
5. You have the right to receive information about your debt burden as a result of receiving loans.
6. You have the right to receive information about monthly and total repayment options available as well as debt management strategies.
7. You have the right to expect that your financial records, your parents’ financial records and your award information are kept confidential in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
8. You have the right to expect notification of your financial aid offer and any adjustments to it.

Student Responsibilities

When you accept your financial aid award, you agree to fulfill your obligations as a financial aid recipient.

1. It is your responsibility to report additional resources (such as other financial assistance) and any changes to those resources to MBC’s Financial Aid Office. If the receipt of additional resources results in an over award (financial aid and resources exceed your need or the cost of attendance), you may be required to pay back a portion of your financial aid received and financial aid for subsequent terms may be reduced.
2. You are responsible for supplying complete and accurate information used to determine your eligibility for aid.
3. You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). See the SAP Policy for full details.
4. You must be formally admitted to MBC and be admitted and enrolled in a degree or certificate program or be taking required preparatory coursework for admittance into a degree or certificate program.
5. You must not have borrowed in excess of any Title IV loan limit.
6. If you withdraw from school, you must notify the Financial Aid Office in writing. You may be expected to repay a portion of the financial aid disbursed to you after paying tuition and fees (refer to the withdrawal information available from the Financial Aid Office).
7. You are responsible for reporting any change in your status.
8. When you have signed a promissory note for a loan, you are responsible for informing your loan servicer of changes in your name, address, Social Security Number, and graduation date. You must inform your loan servicer if you transfer to another school, withdraw from school, or drop below half time in any term.
9. If you are borrowing from the Federal Direct Stafford Loan program for the first time at MBC, you must complete a loan counseling and sign a Master Promissory Note at studentaid.gov
10. If you are awarded Federal Work-Study, it is your responsibility to find and apply for a work-study job. If you accept a Federal Work-Study position, you are expected to perform the work in a satisfactory manner.
11. You must sign a Statement of Educational Purpose (included on the FAFSA) declaring that any aid funds received will be used for expenses related to attendance at Morris Brown College and that you owe no refund nor are you in default of any aid received for attendance at any institution.

Your Morris Brown College net price is what you pay after subtracting aid you don’t have to repay, like scholarships and grants. Our net price calculator allows you to enter your aid information and find out what students like you paid last year to attend Morris Brown College.

Go to the Net price Calculator by clicking here

Morris Brown College has partnered with Our Money Matters to provide our students, staff, and Alumni with Financial Literacy tools.  Click on Our Money Matters: Financial Literacy and Career Resources (igrad.com) to get information about scholarships, budgeting tips, job search, banking, career development, repaying student loans, managing debt and a lot more.

After you have registered for the financial aid portal, please log in here to access your financial aid account: Log in – CampusIvy

Borrowers who receive loans under the Federal Direct Student Loan Program are required to complete an online exit counseling session when withdrawing, graduating, or dropping below half-time attendance (even if transferring to another school). These loans include the Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, and Direct Graduate PLUS loans.

The exit counseling session is intended to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower and provides useful tips and information to help you manage your loans.

Please note that you must complete the entire session once you begin. If you exit the counseling before completing the session and return later, you will need to start over from the beginning. Be prepared to provide your driver’s license number (if you have one), addresses and phone numbers for your next of kin, two references who live in the United States, and your future employer (if known).

Click here to complete Exit Loan counseling https://studentaid.gov/exit-counseling/

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to prohibit conflicts of interest in situations involving student financial aid and to establish standards of conduct for Morris Brown College employees with responsibility for student financial aid. As a participant in the federal student aid programs, specifically the student loan programs, Morris Brown College is required to develop, publish, administer, and enforce a code of conduct that complies with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. The obligations set out in this policy do not modify or supersede requirements set forth by state or federal law.

1. Applicability

This policy applies uniformly to all employees in the Financial Aid and Finance department and to all other University employees who have responsibilities related to education loans or other forms of student financial aid. Agents of the University with responsibility for education loans or other student financial aid are also expected to abide by the terms of this policy.

1. Definitions
   1. Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest exists when an employee’s financial interests or other opportunities for personal benefit may compromise, or reasonably appear to compromise, the independence of judgment with which the employee performs their responsibilities at the College.

1. 1. Gift

Any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, or other item having monetary value of more than a de minimus amount. The term includes a gift of services, transportation, lodging, or meals, whether provided in kind, by purchase of a ticket, payment in advance, or reimbursement after the expense has been incurred. The term “gift” does not include any of the following:

1. 1. 1. Standard materials, activities, or programs on issues related to a loan, default aversion, default prevention, or financial literacy such as brochures, a workshop, or training.
      2. Training or information material furnished to the College as an integral part of a training session that is designed to improve the service of a lender, guarantor, or servicer of educational loans to the College, if such training contributes to the professional development of the College’s employees.
      3. Favorable terms, conditions, and borrower benefits on an education loan provided to a student employed by the College if such terms, conditions, or benefits are comparable to those provided to all students of the College and are not provided because of the student’s employment with the College.
      4. Entrance and exit counseling services provided to borrowers to meet the College’s responsibilities for entrance and exit counseling under federal law, so long as the College’s employees are in control of the counseling, and such counseling does not promote the products or services of any specific lender.
      5. Philanthropic contributions to an institution from a lender, servicer, or guarantor of education loans that are unrelated to education loans or any contribution from any lender, servicer, or guarantor that is not made in exchange for any advantage related to education loans.
      6. State education grants, scholarships, or financial aid funds administered by or on behalf of a state.
   2. Opportunity Pool Loan

A private education loan made by a lender to a student attending the College or the family member of such a student that involves a payment directly or indirectly by the College of points, premiums, additional interest, or financial support to such lender for the purpose of such lender extending credit to the student or the family.

1. 1. Revenue-sharing Arrangement

An arrangement between the College and a lender under which (a) a lender provides or issues a loan to students attending the College or to their families, and (b) the College recommends the lender or the loan products of the lender, and in exchange, the lender pays a fee or provides other material benefits, including revenue or profit sharing, to the College or its employees.

1. Institutional Policy Regarding Education Loans and Student Financial Aid
   1. Revenue-sharing Arrangements

The College will not enter into any revenue-sharing arrangement with any lender.

1. 1. Interaction with Borrowers

When participating in the Federal Direct Loan Program, the College may assign a first-time borrower’s federal loan to the Federal Government as the lender. Under no circumstances will the College assign a student’s private student loan to a particular lender, or refuse to certify or delay certification of any private loan based on the borrower’s selection of lender or guaranty agency.

1. 1. Private Loans

The College will not request or accept from any lender any offer of funds to be used for private education loans (as defined in the Federal Truth in Lending Act), including funds for an opportunity pool loan, to students in exchange for the College providing concessions or promises regarding providing the lender with any preferred lender arrangement.

1. 1. Co-Branding

The College will not permit a private educational lender (as defined in the Federal Truth in Lending Act) to use the College’s name, emblem, logo, or any other words, pictures, or symbols associated with the College to imply endorsement of private educational loans by that lender.

1. 1. Staffing Assistance

The College will not request or accept from any lender any assistance with call center staffing or financial aid office staffing. Nothing in this section, however, prevents the College from accepting assistance from a lender related to (a) professional development training for its staff, (b) providing educational counseling materials, financial literacy materials, or debt management materials to borrowers, provided that such materials disclose to borrowers the identification of any lender that assisted in preparing or providing such materials, or (c) staffing services on a short-term, nonrecurring basis to assist the College with financial aid-related functions during emergencies, including State-declared or federally declared natural disasters, federally declared national disasters, and other localized disasters and emergencies identified by the Secretary of Education.

1. Employee Code of Conduct
   1. Conflicts of Interest
      1. No employee shall have a conflict of interest with respect to any education loan or other student financial aid for which the employee has responsibility.
      2. No employee may process any transaction related to their own personal financial aid eligibility or that of a relative. For the purposes of this policy, a “relative” is defined as an individual with whom an employee has a relationship by blood, marriage, adoption, domestic partnership, or other personal relationship in which objectivity may be impaired.
   2. Gifts

No employee may accept any gift from a lender, servicer, or guarantor of education loans. A gift to a family member of an employee or to any other individual based on that individual’s relationship to the employee shall be considered a gift to the employee if the gift is given with the knowledge and acquiescence of the employee and the employee has reason to believe the gift was given due to the employee’s position at the College.

1. 1. Prohibited Contracting Arrangements

No employee shall accept from any lender or lender affiliate any fee, payment, or other financial benefit (including the opportunity to purchase stock) as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or other contract to provide services to a lender or on behalf of a lender relating to education loans.

1. 1. Advisory Board Compensation

No employee who serves on an advisory board, commission, or group established by a lender, guarantor, or group of lenders or guarantors may receive anything of value from the lender, guarantor, or group of guarantors in return for that service. The employee may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in serving on such boards, commissions, or groups.

1. Policy Violations

Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (also known as the Clery Act) is a federal law enacted to provide students, faculty and staff with information to make decisions that affect their personal safety.

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Students may pursue an adjustment to their financial aid based on special and/or unusual circumstances.  Morris Brown College will review and use professional judgment to make adjustments to student’s financial aid that request them, provided sufficient documentation is gathered to support the decision.  Please contact the Financial Aid Director for more information if you feel that your special situation may warrant an adjustment to your financial aid.  Additional documentation will be required.  All students will be notified via email the decision of the request.

There are two types of Professional Judgments:

• Unusual Circumstances

Refers to conditions that justify an aid administrator making an adjustment to a student’s dependency status.

• Special Circumstances

Refers to the financial situations that justify an aid administrator adjusting data elements in the Cost of Attendance (COA) or Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculation (SAI starting in 2024-2025).